Providing Information
Leadership often involves providing the group with pertinent
information that they don't already have. This information might
include facts, resources, knowledge, theories, or data. A lecture
is one of many ways to provide information. Example:
There are several resources on campus that can help support
our group activities. Let me tell you about some of them...
(Club / Organization)

Soliciting Information
A leader often needs to collect information from the group
members. This can be done by asking open ended questions,
surveying ideas, or gathering data. Example: What
kinds of things have you done to effectively manage your stress
in the past? Can I have two or three people share what has worked
for them? (Peer Mentor)

Clarifying Ideas or
Concepts
This skill involves making sure everyone understands what is
being said or agreed upon. One way to clarify is to summarize the
concept or idea and see if there are any misunderstandings. Example:
Let me make sure that I am clear on this. We would like to
have quiet hours from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and then from 10:00
p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Is that what we're all agreeing on?
(Resident Advisor)

Conceptualizing
Being a leader sometimes involves using new or outside knowledge
to help the group better understand itself. Looking at the group
using a particular theory, model, or concept is one example of
conceptualizing. Example: In my leadership class, I
just learned about three styles of leadership. In our group, I
think there is a conflict between those who favor an
authoritarian style and those who prefer laissez-faire
leadership. (Student Government)

Learning from Within the
Group
In addition to providing information from outside the group, you
can survey group members or gather information about the group
itself. You might also use your observation skills to identify
group characteristics, themes, or process. Example:
In addition to the examples of study skills from the book,
I'd like for us to identify our own skills. Let's go around the
group and have each person identify one good study habit and one
bad study habit they need to change. (Peer Educator)